Route de Hourès
Midi-Pyrenees, france
1.6km 90m 5.5%
4Cat 4 Route
Route de Hourès
Midi-Pyrenees, france
The Route rises 1.6km through gentle countryside, gaining 90m to 219m. The average gradient of 5.5% disguises ramps of 15.7% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Midi-Pyrenees, France.
- Steeper maximum gradient than 91% of climbs in France.
- A false flat around km 1 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
Distance
1.6km
Avg Gradient
5.5%
Max Gradient
15.7%
Elevation Gain
90m
Summit
219m
Wall Rating
3.4
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What things cost
Typical prices in France
€3.20
Coffee
€6.00
Beer
€15.00
Meal
€1.80
Water
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